Burglary prevention

Home security checklist

You can improve your home security. Take these steps to ensure your home is protected:

Street number is clearly visible from the road

Letterbox secured with lock

Meter box secured with Western Power approved lock to protect power supply

Trees and shrubs are trimmed to eliminate hiding places - your property should be clearly visible from the street.

Remove loose objects from the yard so offenders can’t use them to break in

Ensure gates are locked

Movement sensors installed to front and side lighting

Are sensors/globes high enough to avoid easy reach?

Lock Garden sheds and workshops

Is the Garage/carport secure?

Are security screens fitted to doors and windows?

Do windows have key locks?

Are windows and doors locked even when you are home?

Can visitors be identified without opening the front door?

Are rubbish bins stored away out of sight?

Do you have an alarm?

Are valuables engraved or marked for identification? Have serial numbers been recorded?

Are you a member of Neighbourhood Watch?

IS YOUR HOUSE A VISUAL DETERRENT FOR BURGLARS?

The City has produced a Home Burglary Prevention DVD. The Home Burglary Prevention DVD is a comprehensive crime prevention resource focussing on internal and external security measures in an easy to follow format. View the Burglary Prevention DVD below.

Free copies of the Home Burglary Prevention DVD are also available to residents within the City of Gosnells at the Civic Centre or the City's libraries.

The Home Burglary Prevention DVD is locally produced and is funded through WA Police Strategic Crime Prevention.